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Atlantic Salmon

Fly Fishing For Atlantic Salmon

The Atlantic Salmon is considered the king of all the salmon. For many, it is one of the first fish they will ever make a cast to. This etches a place in their hearts and many fishermen become obsessed with fishing for Atlantic Salmon. There is something very romantic about swinging a salmon fly across a pool hoping for a pluck or even a take. Anglers fish for Atlantic Salmon in some of northern Europe's most beautiful countries; Iceland, UK, Russia, Canada, Norway, Sweden, and Finland.

How Frontiers Can Help Your Dream Atlantic Salmon Become a Reality 

We have five decades of experience and our services are free. There are no surcharges for our efforts and advice. So why not give our team a call! Remember, we want to speak to you so we can best advise you! Below you will find a list of our fishing experts. Contact one of our consultants and they will do the following for you:

  • Talk you through the options and provide you with impartial advice that you will not receive directly from a lodge. We have 50 years of sporting travel experience!
  • If you like what you hear, we will book your trip and assist with all preparations.
  • Frontiers will provide you with our industry leading pre-trip prior to your departure, which will tell you what to pack and how things will work.
  • If you need equipment, we will put you in touch with some of the most knowledgeable people in the business. They will provide you with exactly what you need.
  • While you travel, Frontiers provides 24-hour emergency contact.

Fishing Tackle for Atlantic Salmon

Single-handed, switch or double-handed rods are the norm when fishing for Atlantic Salmon. The type of rod depends on the river you are fishing and your casting ability. Your reels need to have a nice smooth drag and should be able to hold ample backing. The best lines for salmon fishing are multi-tip lines that enable you to vary the sink rate depending on water height and temperature. We will provide you with the recommended tackle requirements for your destination prior to your departure. 

Fishing Flies for Atlantic Salmon

The world of Atlantic Salmon flies can be a daunting place; bombers, skaters, hitches, wet flies and tube flies. The options are almost endless but you will find certain fishermen swear by pattern x or y. In reality, they all work but certain colors are more effective in different water conditions. The most important aspects of a salmon fly are the size and weight. In heavy water, you need to be able to use a combination of fly lines and the fly to get the fly down to the fish. In low water, it's all about small flies and fishing on the surface with hitches or bombers which can result in some amazingly explosive takes. 

Ask The Expert


Director of Sporting Travel

Sr. company manager overseeing and participating in management and sales across the Frontiers sporting travel world


Destination Specialist

Specializes in Spain, Christmas Island, Louisiana Redfish, and Belize fishing.


Co-Owner, Global Destination Specialist

Specializes in Atlantic salmon fishing programs and heads up Elegant Journeys.


President

Specializes in all sporting programs across the company.


Senior Program Manager

Specializes in Alaska and Canada fishing, South America fishing, and big game programs.


Senior Program Manager

Specializes in South America, Mexico, and Iceland fishing programs.


Logistics and Administration

Administrator for Iceland and South America.


Senior Travel Advisor


UK Managing Director

Destinations

The Kjarra (salmon & trout)

CLASSIC, ICONIC SALMON RIVER IN THE WEST, BUT PHYSICALLY DEMANDING

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The Mio

A two-rod gem with a beautiful private lodge in north-east Iceland

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Sela (salmon)

ONE OF ICELAND'S BEST AND MOST CHALLENGING SALMON RIVERS

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Langa (salmon)

VERY PRETTY, CLASSIC ICELANDIC SALMON RIVER IN THE WEST

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Ryabaga Camp, the Ponoi River

Kola Peninsula, Russia - Incomparable Atlantic Salmon Fishing

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Nordura (salmon)

ONE OF THE GREAT RIVERS THAT TYPIFIES ICELANDIC SALMON FISHING

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Igloo Lake Lodge

Brook Trout Nirvana in Remote Labrador with Fly Out Atlantic Salmon and Char

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Boen Gard

Southern Norway salmon fishing on an historic estate.

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Laxa in Kjos (salmon)

SCENIC, CLASSIC AND CONVENIENT RIVER IN WEST ICELAND

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The Jokla

Iceland's most up and coming river...

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Grimsa (salmon)

ONE OF ICELAND'S TOP RIVERS, EASY PHYSICALLY, SITUATED IN THE WEST

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Hafralonsa (salmon)

A BEAUTIFUL, REMOTE RIVER WITH BIGGER FISH

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The Thvera (salmon)

One of Iceland's best salmon rivers, finest lodges and physically easy...

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Blanda (salmon, trout, char)

A unique river that offers multiple species and some big salmon

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Finmarksliv Guiding Service

A friendly professional guiding service in northern Norway...

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Myrarkvisl (salmon & trout)

NORTHERN ICELANDS SMALL RIVER THAT OFFERS BIG SURPRISES

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South Tyne, North Pennines

Escape to the Pennines for some truly beautiful salmon and trout fishing.

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Flowers River Lodge

The magical world of Atlantic salmon on a dead drift dry fly!

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Deplar Farm

Perhaps Iceland's most exclusive property with summer and winter activities...

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Iceland Salmon

Fascinating, productive, light-tackle, clear water fishing in dramatic scenery

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Norwegian Flyfishers Club, Gaula

Classic Norwegian big water salmon fishing...

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Hofsa (salmon)

A SCENIC AND ICONIC SALMON RIVER IN THE NORTH-EAST WITH BIGGER FISH

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Deildara (salmon & trout)

SCENIC, REMOTE and private, a fantastic river to experience.

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The Sog (salmon & char)

CLASSIC DOUBLE-HANDED ROD FISHING IN A BEAUTIFUL SETTING

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Vididalsa (salmon & char)

VERY BEAUTIFUL WITH BIGGER SALMON AND GREAT RUN OF ARCTIC CHAR

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Horstad Lodge

The Åelva River offers the chance to sight fish for salmon and sea-trout

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